Gated Communities in St. Johns, FL
Looking for gated communities in St. Johns, FL? Momentum tracks 15 St. Johns communities with evidence of gated community living, each with MLS-derived pricing and market pace below — plus the local questions worth asking before you buy, and a direct line to an agent who works these communities.
St. Johns gated communities at a glance
The communities, by recent sales activity
| Community | City | Median price | 1-yr change | Days on mkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaterSong at RiverTown · agent | St. Johns | $478,000 | -7.0% | 36 d |
| Stillwater · agent | St. Johns | $456,000 | -11.0% | 97 d |
| Mill Creek Forest · agent | St. Johns | $642,000 | -5.0% | 78 d |
| Julington Lakes · agent | St. Johns | $1.03M | -5.0% | 65 d |
| Cimarrone · agent | St. Johns | $590,000 | -6.0% | 75 d |
| St. Johns Forest · agent | St. Johns | $700,000 | -2.0% | 59 d |
| Bartram Ranch · agent | St. Johns | $974,000 | +13.0% | 80 d |
| Oxford Estates · agent | St. Johns | $835,000 | -3.0% | 56 d |
| Celestina · agent | St. Johns | $692,000 | – | 52 d |
| Reserve at Greenbriar · agent | St. Johns | $680,000 | +4.0% | 130 d |
| Middlebourne · agent | St. Johns | $722,000 | -1.0% | 79 d |
| Crossings at Cypress Trace · agent | St. Johns | $242,000 | -14.0% | 56 d |
| Southern Creek · agent | St. Johns | $240,000 | +2.0% | – |
| The Colony at Greenbriar · agent | St. Johns | $720,000 | +12.0% | 167 d |
| Orangedale · agent | St. Johns | $716,000 | – | – |
Communities are listed by recent closing volume in Momentum’s MLS data. Figures are aggregates, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What gates change about ownership
Controlled access typically comes with a manned gate, a transponder system, or both — funded through HOA dues. Expect guest-access procedures, delivery and contractor rules, and in some communities rental restrictions. Review the HOA budget for how the gate and any roving patrol are funded, and whether roads are private (the HOA maintains them — another line in the dues) or public.
Due diligence before you buy behind a gate
Request the HOA documents early: budget, reserves, rules, and the last two years of meeting minutes. Private roads, gates and common areas are owner-funded, so thin reserves become special assessments. Our buyer closing costs calculator helps you model dues and assessments into the real monthly cost.
What it costs to own here
At St. Johns County’s typical combined millage of 13.47 mills, a purchase at $692,000 (the median across these St. Johns gated communities) generates roughly $9,320 a year in property tax before exemptions — about $777 a month. Florida resets the assessed value to roughly your purchase price, so the seller’s current bill is not a preview of yours; a homesteaded owner then gets the $25,000–$50,000 exemption and the 3% Save Our Homes cap going forward. Citizens Property Insurance policies in St. Johns County average about $1,378 a year ($115 a month) — private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation, so price coverage before your inspection window closes. All-in, our county model puts the typical monthly cost of ownership in St. Johns County near $2,908 (principal and interest on the typical home, tax, and insurance).
Run your exact numbers: the property tax after purchase calculator uses St. Johns County’s verified millage, and the buyer closing costs calculator builds the full cash-to-close.
Demand and supply in St. Johns County right now
In the most recent IRS migration data (2022-2023), St. Johns County gained a net 10,642 people to relocation, with the largest inbound flows from NY, CA, NJ. Households moving IN reported average incomes of $130,600 versus $97,713 for those leaving — the income mix of demand, straight from tax filings. Population is up about 24.1% over the recent multi-year window. On the supply side, builders pulled 4,735 residential permits in St. Johns County in 2025 (3,554 single-family), down 15.1% year over year — against 8,390 at the 2021 peak. Permits are tomorrow’s inventory: a shrinking pipeline supports prices, a swelling one hands buyers leverage. Our valuation model reads the county as undervalued by about 5.7% versus its income-and-rent fundamentals.
Live inventory, refreshed nightly from the MLS.
Live gated-community listings in St. Johns
125 active listings carry the flag today (37% of St. Johns inventory), median asking $659,970, $261/sq ft, median 68 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.
Newest gated community homes in St. Johns
The most expensive gated community homes in St. Johns
| Listing | Asking | Sq ft | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 397 Lakeview Pass Way | $1,449,000 | 4,502 | Julington Lakes |
| Address withheld | $1,246,990 | 4,680 | — |
| 189 St Johns Forest Boulevard | $1,110,000 | 4,113 | St Johns Forest |
| 84 Kapalua Place | $1,100,000 | 3,682 | Beachwalk |
| 275 St Johns Forest Boulevard | $1,079,000 | 4,518 | St Johns Forest |
| 315 Tierra Cove | $1,074,999 | 4,412 | Celestina |
| 389 Tierra Cove | $1,050,000 | 4,419 | Celestina |
| 418 Sandy Cove | $1,000,000 | 2,756 | RiverTown |
| 175 Marquesa Circle | $999,999 | 3,458 | beachwalk by manasota key phs |
| 135 Oak Park Drive | $999,950 | 2,394 | RiverTown |
Gated Community Homes by price
| Band | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 6 | 5% |
| $300K–$500K | 20 | 16% |
| $500K–$750K | 54 | 43% |
| $750K–$1M | 37 | 30% |
| $1M+ | 8 | 6% |
St. Johns gated community homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.
| Community | Gated Community Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | 30 | 8 | $492,499 | $320,000 |
| Beachwalk | 28 | 0 | $714,450 | $482,000 |
| Watersong At Rivertown | 21 | 13 | $459,000 | $350,000 |
| Middlebourne | 18 | 11 | $754,930 | $585,000 |
| Rivertown Shores | 15 | 11 | $699,000 | $449,000 |
| Julington Lakes | 10 | 0 | $929,500 | $815,000 |
| Oxford Estates | 8 | 0 | $864,450 | $685,000 |
| Landings at Greenbriar | 8 | 8 | $551,500 | $484,000 |
| Celestina | 7 | 0 | $835,000 | $619,990 |
| Cimarrone Golf & Cc | 7 | 0 | $674,900 | $415,000 |
| St Johns Forest | 6 | 0 | $824,000 | $599,900 |
| Mill Creek Forest | 6 | 4 | $689,000 | $497,000 |
| Creekside Estates | 5 | 5 | $1,246,990 | $989,990 |
| Julington Creek Plan | 5 | 0 | $565,000 | $195,000 |
| Atlantica Isles | 4 | 0 | $544,950 | $474,900 |
| Grand Creek South | 4 | 0 | $539,200 | $499,000 |
| Crossings At Cypress Trace Condo | 4 | 0 | $209,000 | $199,000 |
| Bartram Ranch | 3 | 3 | $1,178,000 | $769,000 |
| Crossings At Cypress Trace | 3 | 0 | $285,000 | $245,000 |
| The Cove | 2 | 0 | $841,450 | $732,900 |
| St Johns Riverside | 2 | 0 | $207,000 | $200,000 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | $4,900,000 | $4,900,000 |
| Scottridge Estates | 1 | 0 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Twin Creeks North | 1 | 0 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Highpointe At Rivertown | 1 | 0 | $1,099,000 | $1,099,000 |
| Riverside At Rivertown | 1 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Holly Oaks | 1 | 0 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| Durbin Crossing | 1 | 0 | $910,000 | $910,000 |
| Plantation Estates | 1 | 0 | $899,999 | $899,999 |
| Rivertown Springs | 1 | 1 | $894,000 | $894,000 |
| Stone Creek | 1 | 0 | $760,000 | $760,000 |
| Worthington Park | 1 | 0 | $675,000 | $675,000 |
| Wgv King Andbear | 1 | 0 | $659,999 | $659,999 |
| Reverie At Trailmark | 1 | 1 | $550,080 | $550,080 |
| Brookside Preserve | 1 | 0 | $547,000 | $547,000 |
| Bridge Bay At Bannon Lakes | 1 | 0 | $365,800 | $365,800 |
| Southbridge | 1 | 0 | $287,000 | $287,000 |
| Palisades At Durbin Crossing | 1 | 0 | $255,000 | $255,000 |
| Riverside | 1 | 0 | $248,000 | $248,000 |
| Waterford Lakes | 1 | 0 | $245,000 | $245,000 |
| Southern Creek | 1 | 0 | $220,000 | $220,000 |
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Community classifications are compiled from MLS-reported amenities, verified amenity records and MLS build-year data, as of 2026-06-16; they are informational, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify details with each association. Not an offer of housing to any protected class to the exclusion of others. Equal Housing Opportunity.